abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:SGOL) Sees Strong Trading Volume – What’s Next?

Shares of abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:SGOL) saw an uptick in trading volume on Thursday . 19,387,703 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 196% from the previous session’s volume of 6,539,530 shares.The stock last traded at $49.21 and had previously closed at $51.24.

abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF this week:

• Positive Sentiment: World Gold Council and market strategists say 2025–26’s surge in gold reflects a structural shift in demand (central banks, risk hedging) rather than speculative froth — a bullish backdrop for SGOL’s bullion holdings. Gold’s record run in 2025 marked a structural shift, not a speculative peak – World Gold Council’s Joe Cavatoni
• Positive Sentiment: Large institutional allocations are rising — e.g., Tether says it may allocate up to 10–15% of its portfolio to physical gold — which supports long-term ETF demand and could underpin SGOL inflows. Tether CEO aims to allocate up to 15% of its portfolio to gold
• Positive Sentiment: Gold ETFs have moved into top momentum tiers as bullion approaches fresh highs, meaning SGOL is benefiting from strong ETF-level momentum and investor flows. Gold ETFs Hit Elite Momentum Tier: These 5 Funds Lead The Charge As Bullion Eyes $5,600
• Neutral Sentiment: Fundamentals cited across coverage — central-bank buying, dollar weakness and expectations of easier Fed policy — support higher gold over time but leave timing and volatility uncertain for traders. Gold’s Glittering Run Pushes Prices Above $5,500
• Neutral Sentiment: Intraday technical guides and trading levels are being updated as momentum extends; this is useful for active traders in SGOL but doesn’t change the bullion case. Gold market analysis for January 29 – key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
• Negative Sentiment: Short-term profit-taking and technical corrections have pulled gold back from intraday record highs, pressuring SGOL despite the bullish backdrop. Expect volatility as traders lock gains. Gold, silver back down from record highs on profit taking
• Negative Sentiment: Fed commentary downplaying the rally could temper safe-haven flows if investors perceive less urgency for rate cuts or policy loosening, adding near-term downside risk for gold-focused ETFs. Powell dismisses gold’s rally above $5,300, says Fed is not losing credibility

abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF Price Performance

The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $42.31 and its 200 day simple moving average is $37.75.

Institutional Trading of abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Metis Global Partners LLC increased its position in shares of abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF by 26.7% in the third quarter. Metis Global Partners LLC now owns 6,808,591 shares of the company’s stock worth $250,624,000 after purchasing an additional 1,434,787 shares during the last quarter. Quadrature Capital Ltd increased its holdings in shares of abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF by 145.2% in the 2nd quarter. Quadrature Capital Ltd now owns 1,216,015 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,359,000 after buying an additional 720,140 shares during the last quarter. E Fund Management Co. Ltd. raised its position in shares of abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF by 530.3% during the 2nd quarter. E Fund Management Co. Ltd. now owns 753,291 shares of the company’s stock valued at $23,759,000 after buying an additional 633,786 shares in the last quarter. MAI Capital Management lifted its holdings in shares of abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF by 1,277.1% during the 3rd quarter. MAI Capital Management now owns 551,574 shares of the company’s stock worth $20,303,000 after acquiring an additional 511,522 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Global View Capital Management LLC increased its stake in abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF by 705.1% in the third quarter. Global View Capital Management LLC now owns 492,681 shares of the company’s stock valued at $18,136,000 after acquiring an additional 431,489 shares during the last quarter.

About abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF

The abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (SGOL) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LBMA Gold Price index. The fund seeks to track the spot price for gold, less trust expenses holding costs, holding physical gold bars. SGOL was launched on Sep 9, 2009 and is managed by Abrdn.